Wednesday's event will be a soft opening, according to Habitat CEO Lindsey Arthur.

"We will do an official event sometime in May," Arthur said. "We are so grateful for the ways the community has embraced ReStore — donating home improvement items and purchasing deeply discounted products to improve their homes."

The new ReStore will have more of the same products at the same prices, including up to 75 percent off retail prices. Shopping hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday.

All proceeds from ReStore purchases help to build Habitat homes in the community.

The opening of the bigger Bethel Avenue location takes place as Muncie Habitat leads a three-year plan to revitalize the neighborhood area between Eighth Street and Memorial Drive, and Perkins Avenue to Madison Street.

According to munciehabitat.org, those interested in donating new or slightly used building materials can do so at the store while receiving a tax deduction. Buying or donating reduces the amount of materials found in landfills, and also helps build more homes within the community.

"It's a big revenue generator for us," Arthur said. “We know there are advantages to selling to the public other than through box stores. This helps improve homes."

Donations are now being accepted at the new location 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Donation pick-up forms are available at munciehabitat.org.